3 killed, 6 injured in separate house collapse incidents in UP
Muzaffarnagar/Saharanpur (UP) (PTI): Three persons were killed and six others sustained serious injuries in separate incidents of house collapse due to heavy rains, officials said on Saturday.
In Muzaffarnagar, Shoeb (14) and Sana Perveen (11) were killed and five other family members were seriously injured when their house collapsed Friday night while they were sleeping, SDM Parmanand Jha said.
The house was located in Mimlana village under the Kotwali police station area.
On information, police and administrative officers rushed to the spot and started rescue operations. They shifted the injured persons to the hospital where the condition of some of them was stated to be serious.
In Saharanpur, following the incessant rainfall for over two days, an old house collapsed, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old girl and seriously injuring her mother.
Saharanpur's SP City Rajesh Kumar told PTI that the mother and daughter Vaishnavi were seriously injured when their old house in the Shaheed Ganj area under Nagar Kotwali collapsed due to incessant rainfall on Saturday.
The locals took them out from the rubble and immediately rushed them to a private hospital where Vaishnavi died during treatment while the condition of mother was told to be in critical condition, the SP added.
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Hundreds of TVK supporters return disappointed from cancelled swearing in ceremony venue
Chennai (PTI): Hundreds of TVK supporters, fuelled by the hope of seeing their leader Vijay as chief minister, gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium in the city on Thursday, only to be met with locked gates and a lack of information regarding the scheduled proceedings.
Many supporters, travelling from various parts of the state, near and far, like Arumbakkam and Coimbatore, expressed deep disappointment and confusion upon finding the premises closed and without official communication.
Speaking to PTI Videos, fans and party loyalists described a sense of heartbreak after arriving early to secure a place in line.
Charulatha, a supporter, noted the emotional toll of the situation: "We came with so much joy thinking he would become the chief minister today, but there is nothing here. The gates are closed. It is very painful."
Sai Deepika, her daughter and a student set to enter the 12th grade, shared her excitement for the event: "I was very excited to be here. I have been telling everyone he will win and do good things for the people."
A visibly distressed Gunasundari, a long-time political observer from a family of AIADMK supporters, stated she shifted her loyalty to Vijay: "I publicly say I voted for Vijay. I have a belief that he will help those in need. Seeing the gates closed like this is a shock."
Despite the confusion on the ground, the gathered crowd remained steadfast in their political choice. Several supporters highlighted Vijay’s decision to fund party activities independently as a key reason for their trust.
"He didn't take a single rupee from the people for his flag or the stage. He did it all himself," said an emotional Gunasundari. "Even if they try to shame him or create obstacles, he is the one who will eventually win."
Many attendees cited news reports and social media claims as their reason for arriving early on Thursday morning. Some supporters mentioned they had travelled via public transport and waited for hours under the impression that an official declaration or event was imminent.
"My son told me that declarations were made yesterday and everyone was coming today," Gunasundari added. "I didn't even tell him I was leaving; I just started my journey to see him in person for the first time".
